Review Scout Cafe - Brisbane

Nice mood✨latte is good:) and staffs are kind! But the long chair seemed to shake and break whenever the person next to it moved🤣

On the list of my favourite cafes! They are not wrong when they describe themselves as part cafe, part living room and a whole lotta lovely. Instantly you feel like you could slink into a comfy corner, put your feet up (maybe actually don't) and do your thing whilst being genuinely welcomed home. The location and space is airy, attracts the sunlight and comfy as hell. The staff are genuine in their desire to serve you up some tasty eats and brew and you this consistent with each team member and each customer. I ordered the vegan bagel, a soy latte and then also an almond latte. The bagel was fresh, GREAT size (I hate leaving hungry) and full of flavour and the coffee was strong, smooth and consistent. Literally cannot complain

My friend recommonded me to try this cafe, and now I'd love to recommond it to you. There are a variety of bagels to choose, which they are concentrating on and really good at. Otherwise, you won't want to miss the coffee, not matter espresso or white coffees are nice and enjoyable. My favorite part was the environment. It's beautiful and literary, you can spend time with friend there, or enjoy it alone with nice lunch, amazing coffee and some reading, like me. Actually I didn't want to leave since I've taken a seat until they were closing.

I’ve never eaten such an amazing bagel ever in my life. Made my day. Coffee was great too! Lovely cafe, must try!

Amazing Café, perfect spot for Breakfast or Lunch. I went twice on my stay the first mid-week so a quieter day had the Brekky Bagel, freshly squeezed orange juice and the best latte I've ever had. My second visit on a busy Sunday service still great and the food still equally as good a great sign of a well ran business. On the weekends they do meat and veggie full brekkies that I highly recommend and again the coffee 10/10 made by a different barista. These guys know what they are doing, if you're in Brisbane please do yourself a favour and go. I'll be back when I'm next in town.

Went to scout cafe for breakfast and ordered the meat version of Scouts Honour. It was super delicious! The egg was perfectly cooked with the yolk nice and gooey! The sourdough remained nice and crispy and didn't become soggy! The pork and maple sausage tasted so good and flavoursome. Such a great combination! Also ordered the ice latter which was refreshing on a hot day! Even though it was hot, we sat outside as it was super busy inside (but a lovely day to do so!)! Great service too!

Had breakfast here two weeks ago during the holiday period and there was a short queue. We were attended to promptly and got a table outside within 15 minutes. Ordered the brekky bagel and a raspberry smoothie for myself and the salmon bagel and iced chocolate for my girl, both of us thoroughly enjoyed our food. The bacon in the brekky bagel was thick cut and tasty without being too salty. Raspberry smoothie was ok, but nothing special. Definitely recommend coming here for the food!

Best bagel breakfast in Brisbane served with a big smile each and every week!! We love Scout

Brisbane No.1 cafe！

Been meaning to come here for months and I'm so glad I did! The decor is fun and casual with staff attentive, friendly and efficient.<br/><br/>I chose an almond flat white and wasn't a massive fan of the beans they used so coffee was the only downside for me. To eat, I had the Scout's honour vege breakfast. Two pieces of sourdough, two eggs, avocado, haloumi, mushrooms, tomato and potato bake. DELICIOUS. Everything was well cooked and packed full of flavour. Slightly too big for me to finish which pained me as it was all so delicious! I probably could have had a bit more seasoning but I do like that they don't go OTT meaning it's suitable to everyone's tastes and you can add more if you wish.<br/><br/>The haloumi was delicious but the potato bake - yuuuum! So good. Food was excellent, I'd love to come back and try more items.

I enjoyed a Supreme Roasters latte here.  Very well made; it was smooth without being overly milky.<br/><br/>The smoked salmon bagel was nicely presented, the bagel fresh and the jalapeno "schmear" providing the right amount of zing, without overpowering the salmon.<br/><br/>Service was friendly and fast but could do more to up-sell additional coffees to tables.

My friend and I were on a hunt for French toast. The menu on Zomato promised a snickers (caramel and Er pb) French toast but when we came to the cafe it was raspberry and peanut butter. The dish comes with bacon and we both asked to get it without. The waiter kindly asked if we wanted ice cream instead. So nice! And actually exactly what we were looking for! I also had a salted caramel shake. The French toast was great and the toppings were amazing. Loved the candy on there too.

Awesome brunch place - no fuss fitouts. Rough around the edges but I think that's the charm. Loved their coffee and the breakfast bagels were nice too. Everything just tasted fresh.

I was up from Melbourne for a few days with a friend and thought we would check this place out given the ratings. It took us a good 20 min walk from where we were staying but well worth it. The food was great and definitely comparable to Melbourne's hip and upscale cafe culture, although I think that they nearly forgot our food 🤔 given the amount of restaurateurs. Do yourself a favour and check this cafe out for it's phenomenal bagels and great coffee

Great find!! Awesome coffee (Supreme). Such a cool little coffee shop....love this place. <br/><br/>Really well thought out space, and the decor is perfect.

Love their ever changing seasonal menu, impeccable service, glorious bagel sandwiches, and their pickles that they pop into them are amazing! Coffee is alright, but the food is SO GOOD. Deffo one of my fave cafes in town!

Great service, great location, great coffee and great food. Menu could be a little more exciting but it still pulls a large crowd every weekend.

Always drive past this place, finally had a meal & coffee with friends, absolutely brilliant. Great atmosphere, great food with quality products, will visit again 👌🏾

Friendly cafe, with great coffee and food. Staff greet you with a warm welcome on arrival. Ordered takeaway coffee and crumpets and had it out quick, for on the go. Most of the menu is takeaway also. I would happily go again!

Great little cafe serving perfect coffee and light meals. Loved our bagels, very tasty. The location could be a bit of parking challenge on weekdays

My favourite lunch cafe in Brisbane. We travel 2 or 3 times a week for a great lunch and top notch coffee and service. It is busy and avoid peak times but you will enjoy trying Scout.

Had a smoked salmon bagel and iced latte here on a Sunday. <br/>Impressed with the quality of the coffee- its above the average<br/>smoked salmon bagel- a classic combo, good smoked salmon with refreshing sauce and veggies, For me, the bagel was a bit crunchy which I expected should be slightly crispy. However inside was chewy which is nice. Overall, it was not bad.<br/>Good service btw!

A popular cafe with a rustic feel and really stylish knives. We arrived at around 10am on a Sunday and had to wait around 15 to 20 minutes to be seated. Staff were friendly and attentive even though they were quite busy.<br/><br/>We ordered the breakfast bagel and the vegetarian scout's honour. Both were absolutely delicious. The thick-cut bacon and the mushrooms were standouts for us. Cold drip coffee was great too.

I had big vego brekky with extra smoked salmon and my boyfriend had the meaty big brekky. Toasted sourdough is really good with melted butter. For my plate, the smoked salmon is really good and everything else in the plate is definitely above average. For my boyfriend the bacon is a little bit too salty... the only unsatisfactory food is the cheesy potato actually. Too salty that we can hardly eat any.

Great food and coffee with friendly, upbeat service. <br/>Had the cauliflower rarebit with fried egg, pickle beetroot salad and their delicious kaiser bacon. A nice, well balanced dish. Will definitely be back.

This is our go to place for brunch. They have great coffee and a good assortment of breakfast and lunch treats. Its hard to go past the "Scouts Honour" big breakfast. The pork and maple sausages are heavenly, just giving that hint of sweetness to the taste. The baked eggs in sausage ragu is also wonderful (using the same sausages) with a tomato / chilli base that gives a hint of heat for that inner glow. They have fresh squeezed juices, lots of lovely salad and toastie options for lunch and a nice vibe. My only gripe is they won;t do scrambled eggs - seriously, how hard is it? The place is usually busy but service is quick so you shouldn't have to wait too long.

Had brekkie at this café this morning. Prior to my first step, I can see that it was very busy inside the café. Lay-out is very rustic and importantly is the very sincere and friendly services. Ordered the flat white and I believe they are serving something close to Campos coffee. Next coming was the Poached Chicken Salad which looked great and so as the taste. It was a balanced dish with diced bacon pieces and shredded poached chicken mixing together with crumbed bread and vegetable. Overall, the food is not the best but together with the best service, it definitely makes my day.... Thank you.

Just had the most delicious vegan burrito bowl at Scout. Funky little, character-filled cafe buzzing with happiness. Terrific, fast and friendly service. We're only in town for a few days but have already decided we're coming back here tomorrow. Place was packed and their were 2-4 groups of people patiently waiting outside for tables as we were eating. Now I understand why! We will happily wait outside for a table tomorrow.

I love the bagels, especially the kransky bagel (can't really go wrong with kransky). This place offers thicker cut of bacon which tastes awesome.

This place is always busy on the weekends- the bagels are probably why. <br/><br/>Seriously, delicious. I had the brekky bagel which had thick bacon in it- it was so good. Friend had the brekky salad- we preferred mine as it was warm. Juice was standard hangover delicious as was the coffee- wait the coffee was really, really good, as was the service.<br/><br/>I could be biased towards this place as my friend used to live where when her grandma owned it- seriously cool place for an 18 year old to live in by herself. That made our visit more reminiscy fun. <br/><br/>But the food, service and atmosphere were all 👌

Such a sweet little cafe! The staff are super lovely and the menu is exciting. Coffee was not the best, but man, a blueberry bagel with peanut butter, jam and bacon... So good!

Favorite go to brunch spot for a Sunday in Brisbane! I always get the Smashed Avo with feta and it's alwayyyys so damn good! Also the Saigon coffee is so delicious, perfect for those warmer mornings. Such a cool little vibe happening in there and the staff are always so lovely.

On my search for good iced coffee I found myself "scouting" out this place! (Like what I did there? 😉) I sometimes pass this place on my runs and it's always filled with people, always a sign of a good cafe. Anyway it proved to be a great little joint! I may have walked there today but there is ample street parking. The staff were just lovely and willing to accomodate and not judge my crazy appetite this morning. As they started to share with me the morning special of a veggie bagel, I politely stopped her and said "I could actually go some bacon". This was before I had opened the menu to find such a wide range of breakfast treats! In the end I started with an iced latte (very small, I would have liked an option for a larger serve), the amazing blueberry bagels topped with a blackberry cream cheese (just the sweet hit I needed this morning) and of course my side of bacon. Bacon, need I say more! It was the highlight of my morning as I nibbled on it in between sweet hits of berry. It was thick, juicy and melted in my mouth. I must say it's the best bacon I have had in ages! Guys, if bacon is your thang for brekkie then give Scout a go! It won't disappoint! Thanks for a great start to my day!

Fab little cafe! Got a bit hot after a while but food & coffee was great. Found a park easily on a Wed at 1030. I'm keen to go back & try the big breaki 😄

I had heard about Scout and seen their menu before and finally decided to go there after my night shifts. Parking is hard since its along a one way street with very limited spots due to their timing. The side streets are pretty small and on hills so good luck. Keep an eye out for this spot!. I have to add that I hated the furniture for this place, the stools were too short for the tables and then the bench was too high for the table. Otherwise the decoration for the place isn't too bad. It's a cool little hipster place with a very solid following of loyal locals judging from the constant flow of foot traffic. The menu is normally up on their FB page.

Awesome little place that does great coffee & breakfast. Cool relaxed vibe, one of the better brunch places in Brisbane! Saigon coffee on a hot day is a highlight.

Every now and then it’s nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and Scout holds that perfect haven. Not too far from the CBD in Spring Hill, it’s a short bus ride with a stop nearly right outside the front door or a leisurely walk, although uphill. Scout’s interior design almost reminds of a small hipster cafe from the northern suburbs of Melbourne, various nicknacks on the walls and floor, mismatched timber counter and bench top and mini hanging garden from the roof. Even the very friendly staff match the vibe perfectly.

Bagel brekky was delicious. Although after placing an order it took sometime to get the food but compensate with taste. Should visit at least once list cafe in Brisbane.

Excellent spot for breakfast! I didn't even know you could get cafes this good in Brisbane. I came with a friend and the staff were attentive and friendly, made us feel very welcome! They use Supreme (i.e. proper Wellington coffee beans) and make a mean soy latte. Loved my big brekky and chocolate ganache shake, will be back to try the rest of the menu.

With its cozy layout and friendly staff, Scout is a great cafe to catch up for coffee or breakfast. There's a good range of items on the breakfast and lunch menus and prices are fairly reasonable. The variations on different savoury bagels is great and we ordered three types. All had great flavour and came out quickly and we would be happy to order them again. All in all Scout is a great joint and definitely worth a visit.

Found this gem when looking for new cafes to try on Zomato and it didn't disappoint. Ordered the mushroom salad with buttered sourdough and the wagyu meat loaf bagel with accompaniments of the watermelon apple mint and carrot celery ginger juices. The salad had a wonderful combination of goats cheese and juicy mushrooms which was delicious and surprisingly filling. The bagel was the special of the day and all the ingredients complimented each other well. A great experience with super friendly and accommodating staff, will definitely be back!

Great funky little cafe. Fresh tasty food and good coffee. Atmosphere is good. <br/>Had the avo toast with sausage and a fried egg. <br/>Would love to see poached eggs on the menu, but loved it!

Great place to eat at. Highly recommended.<br/><br/>On a bright and sunny Friday morning, I ventured to the nearby Roma Parklands and worked up quite a hunger. Looking around I found Scout Cafe and wandered through the doors. I was instantly greeted by the cheerful staff who offered me a window bay seat. Cold water was brought to us and a tasty looking menu. We asked for some advice on our food choices and were pleasantly surprised at how picturesque the food was. I had the popular breakfast bagel with a side of mushrooms. The bagel was infused with flavour and topped with fresh ingredients and a perfectly cooked egg. My dining partner ordered the breakfast taco - we were warned that there was no meat but it was very filling with an excellent kick. Staff were friendly and kept checking on us.

Absolutely love scout. Always satisfies any coffee or breaky craving ! The bagels are incredible - I recommend working your way through all of them. I think it's one of the best coffee places in Brisbane

Loved our breakfast at this quirky cafe. A miscommunication meant I got a brekky bagel with haloumi instead of avo toast with haloumi but the bagel was so delicious I didn't mind! I also loved that the cafe uses Laguiole knives, makes cutting the bagel a breeze :) My partner had the Bircher which appears to be a small portion but is deliciously filling. The coffee was good, but not among the best in Brisbane in my opinion - nevertheless I will definitely return because service and food were on point!

Recommended by friends. Ordered a delicious salmon bagel & a coffee, both were excellent. Ordered my son a brownie & babycino which I assume were good because they disappeared!

Had amazing breakfast at Scout this morning. As a local in Spring Hill I can imagine they get packed out doing all day breakfasts on weekends. The bagels are delish and vego options are available without a worry. <br/>Amazing coffee and excellent service. Can only recommend. Until next time, Scout!

A fantastic find for breakfast on a lazy Saturday morning. The place was full (always a good sign) but we managed to find a spot at the back (right next to the fan which was a welcome relief in the heat!). The staff were really friendly, the decor really cool, and the food was amazing! Coffee was good too

My brother-in-law had come up from the Northern Rivers for work one day and had proposed getting some breakfast out before he went there one day. Well, knowing me there is only one answer to that suggestion - and then I had a great meal here. Looking around a particular area, which was near the north of the Brisbane CBD/Spring Hill area where he lived. Seeing a high mark on the map (as of 17/2/2016), that intrigued him and it turned out to be Scout. It was settled to be that one. Waking up early in the morning, which I have now made a habit of doing, it was off to here for a good breakfast.<br/> <br/><br/>Scout is a bit further down the road from the main area of Petrie Terrace - that is around the stadium - standing on its lonesome on such a busy main road. Across from it is a small park, it is on the corner of a hill road and has the outlay of an old corner store. Apparently it stood empty for so many years, and now it is a darling among the locals. In saying that, it absolutely deserves that status.<br/><br/>It has taken the route of being minimalistic with its interior, having exposed brick walls and making as much room as they could inside. There are a few homely aspects to it which make you feel relaxed, such as using a store-brought fridge, a couple of stools at the counter, using blackboards to write specials and some menu items, plus the general relaxed feeling. It was open plan, with a lot of throughflow of wind. For bigger groups, there was a backroom with a larger table. A good way to sum it up quickly is that they have gone for the rustic feel.<br/><br/>A bit here and there, they have a great standard of service. The women were very friendly, quite humble, and knew the ergonomics of hospitality quite well. You are looked after a lot here.<br/><br/>The menu is one that will always be changing, so whatever is underneath the menu section of this website could already be outdated (for example, the menu was totally different to when I went as it was on this website as of writing). That gives it a bit of an edge since it will promise fans of the place will always be returning to try the new selection. Even so, they are really inventive and innovative with their menu: expected some kind of twist on French toast for example, or a big breakfast that mixes the idea up. There might be a chowder, or a cassoulet - it is a lucky dip. Really, anything goes for that time of day.<br/><br/>Getting to lunch or anything outside of breakfast, it is more of the basics. There is a range of sandwiches, bagels and salads, plus a dessert cabinet. The idea is still there to be inventive and creative with what they have got, using all kinds of seasonal and local produce to create distinct concoctions each time.<br/><br/>The business started as business does in the usual way, with getting the coffees out of the way first. They had a single origin blend and a house blend available. They seemed a lot keen on offering the single origin, and saying it was from Ethiopia is enough for me to fall for it. The blend was a Chelelectu, a coffee that is lighter roast so no jolt here. It has more of a floral consistency with a citrus note. Give about two years ago, this would be lost on me and now I can truly appreciate it. The serving temperature was not too hot, so it got finished quickly.<br/><br/>This is the brother-in-law we are talking about with eating out. The two of us are 100% into the sharing, and that means the instance the meals are set down on the table, swapping items around begins in order to get a bit of everything. That is just how I like it.<br/><br/>The item that I had was "Scout's Honour", or a version of the big breakfast - often a huge winner going out. This consisted of two slices of heavily buttered sourdough toast, some kaiser bacon, two fried eggs, a few pork and maple sausages, some roast garlic mushrooms, a couple of cherry tomatoes and a bit of cheesy potato bake. You can throw away your trendy healthy-eating out; this is the kind of meal I live for when dining out.<br/><br/>And it was as every bit tasty as it sounds. The bits of bacon were pretty thick; they reminded me of something in between pork belly and a pork chop. They were flavoursome, and the cooking reminded me of something that would come out of German cuisine. The sausages were small, and had a mild flavour in comparison. As with the mushrooms, they were just the right length of being cooked getting the cooked flavour out of the flesh without loosing their texture as a result. The cherry tomatoes were plump and juicy, just how they should be plus the potato bake was such a great addition and a surprise - sliced thinly with some cheese mixed in it. And with the buttered toast, you could almost feel the butter coming out of your pores just as much as you could taste it. And to me, that is a good thing. This totalled to one of the tastiest and most robust breakfasts that I have had out in ages.<br/><br/>My brother-in-law went to order a breakfast salad. This salad consisted of kaiser bacon lardons, peas, edamame, cherry tomatoes, goat's curd, poached egg and spinach. In getting a bit of this, I got say it was not too bad either. The goat's curd mixed through it acted well as a dressing and its presence was there throughout the salad. In it, the bacon was crispy and the peas and edamame adding a mixture of tastes and flavours to it to keep it interesting. Something fresh, something with flavour, this was one time I was not underwhelmed by salad.<br/><br/>Another aspect about the brother-in-law is that he can always wedge in some desert. Looking into the cabinet, there was not an awful lot that did tickle his fancy; he has got given into the raw nor vegan nor gluten free which summed up the brunt of the offerings. About the only one that stood out was a peanut butter brownie, so I went up and got a couple of them plus a second round of coffees. My one was the same as the first. This brownie was okay. If it didn't have the title of "peanut butter" it would have been perfectly fine, but with the name in it I could not detect any taste of peanut butter in there. Still, a good brownie still does not find complaints from me.<br/><br/>There are not many places that I will say are absolutely worthy of their reputation, but this one is one of those exceptions to the rule. While it definitely delivered on having its own identity, giving a damn about the produce it gives to the customers, along with using the hipster themed "minimalism" look to the design (which I did like if it weren't obvious), what truly made it great was that it did not abandon the concept of really tasty and filling food. For that alone, it is one of the highlights of the Brisbane dining scene.

Great coffee, great food, great staff.  The staff there today were genuinely lovely and we could tell they enjoyed working at this cafe because they knew their stuff and were attentive to our needs from the moment we walked in.<br/><br/>The skinny cap and flat white were some of the best coffees we've had in a long time so a big tick right there.  The breakfast menu was relatively short compared to other cafes but the hot and cold choices were still enough to make the decision difficult.  Some of the items making this menu stand out are the bagels and breakfast salads so we ordered the breakfast bagel and the salmon and soft boiled egg breakfast salad.  <br/><br/>Both were delicious.  The eggs were cooked perfectly and the bacon in the bagel was excellent.  My wife enjoyed the salad which was generous with the salmon.<br/><br/>It does state on the menu that variations to meals are limited and this made sense when told a fried egg could not be changed to a poached one because they don't do them.  This was a bit puzzling because if they can serve them soft boiled, it's not too much of a stretch to make a poached one?  Not having poached eggs on the menu would be the only flaw to an otherwise excellent breakfast cafe.  The prices are comparable to other eateries of the same standard but the coffee and the service made Scout really stand out from the rest of the smashed avocado crowd.

Had a lovely brunch with some friends here today. Ordered the breakfast bagel and iced latte. The iced latte was rich and tasted delicious. It was quite busy this morning and I was a bit annoyed that my breakfast bagel took almost 30 minutes. The bagel tasted nice but I think it was overpriced. All in all, I had a good meal but would have liked to have faster service.

Delicious food. Loved the breakfast bagel and the salted caramel milkshake was one of the best I've ever had. I would definitely return and get the milkshake again.

Where to start with this place... food is crazy good. Doesn't really matter what you get, it looks like everyone who goes here loves it. The coffee is smooth and strong. Single origins and cold drips on the menu. Staff were busy but friendly. Scout deserves the high ratings !

A great little cafe with excellent bagels. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this place for a weekend breakfast.

Enjoyed my breakfast here. We were lucky to only wait 5-10 mins for a table. Have to hand it to the waitress who did a great job with seating tables in order of who arrived first! Seemed to go very smoothly considering how many different groups of people were waiting. Would definitely go back.

Our favourite local cafe! Brilliant coffee, lovely staff, great service, and yummy food. I love the salads! The menu changes every few months so there is always something new.

Great cafe with a trendy atmosphere. Staff are friendly and attentive - we were never left without a fresh bottle of water or a finished plate for longer than 30 seconds. Sitting out the front, we could watch the throng of brunch-seekers prepare for the 10-15 minute wait to be seated - as well as the take-away customers. Brekky bagel was filling, customised with haloumi. Breakfast salad was lighter but still substantial - the wasabi dressing being the clear winner of the day. A great brunch spot and definitely a bright start to my Saturday.

Good. Cute place, nice coffee

I was expecting to love this place but it came up a little short... Previous reviews were great and I have a love of bagels so I decided to try their breakky bagel this weekend. The cafe itself is very cute, looking across at hardgrave park, and staff were lovely. I had an iced latte to start- coffee was nice and strong, delicious. The bagel fell short though.. There was a sweet sauce on it with cinnamon flavor in it which just ruined it a bit for me. Simple mayo or a more savory sauce would have been nicer. The partner had smashed avo, egg and sausage on toast which was ok but a bit bland. Overall the food disappointed a bit but coffee and atmosphere were great. I'll have to keep going to the markets for my bagel hit...

This cafe is super cute and the bagels are to die for. Parking is a little awkward but it's cozy and the staff are nice. It's got a relaxed laid back feel.

Breakfast is nice here at this busy cafe on a Sunday morning! Lots of delicious milkshakes. The menu is okay, with a small choice of bagels and avocado smash.

A quaint, rustic, unassuming cafe that's full of character. Was told that the coffee was good but since I don't drink coffee, I won't know the difference.<br/><br/>Had the brekkie bagel with fried egg, smashed avo and added Kaiserfleisch. It was so yum. Thanks to my nephew for the great recommendation!

amazing customer service, attentive and friendly and happy to make adjustments for vegetarians! we had the porridge and breakfast salad, both were delish! would definitely recommend :)

Great food with decent service (as long as it's not too busy). Lovely homely hipster atmosphere. Definitely try to breaky bagel - it's available all day. <br/><br/>Expect a wait for weekend breakfast/brunch though!

Great place. Nice place, good service and the food and coffee is up to scratch. Would definitely go back for more. The kaiserfleisch is a great "alternative" to bacon and glad to see it on the menu instead of your regular bacon! French toast with piping hot butterscotch was a hit. Coffee wasn't bad either. Its a little mellow, but that's just personal preference. It was smooth and well made nonetheless.

Tasty times. What a happy, healthy, cool, tasty place ... and in Brisbane?! Great authentic friendly staff and amazing choices on the small & stimulating (yet perfectly suited to my tastes) menu. Gluten free bagels (yay!) and the changing salads and sweets are delicious plus. The Cacao drink is AMAZING - I want it every day of winter please. Great work guys!

Always delicious. Scout has quickly become the social hub for artists in Brisbane. Each time I visit there is some wonderful creative type digging into a delicious bagel or re-energising with a top-notch coffee.<br/>On my most recent visit I ordered a very basic meal of toast with butter and jam. I was so impressed with the incredible amount of butter melting over my toast when it arrived. The salty creaminess of the butter was perfectly accompanied by the sweet zing of jam.

One of our favourite spot for breakfast with the staff being the best thing about it. Definitely worth going to!

Disappointing. We visited Brisbane from Melbourne last week. We love eating out for breakfast and we looked for a top-rated place to go. Scout had great reviews. <br/>But we were disappointed. There was very little choice on the menu, presentation was uninspired, as was the food (eg. raspberry goop plonked on top of yoghurt, plonked on top of granola with a thimbleful of milk on the side), the coffee was lukewarm and the service was slow. Oh, and it was pricey.<br/>Did we expect too much, given the foodie city we come from? <br/>Well, surely Brisbane locals would want to know that they are getting a breakfast that is comparable with the best from Australia's biggest cities. It's unfortunate to have to say that it seems Brisbane still has a way to go.

Worth the wait. After waiting nearly an hour for a table even with the excellent customer service from friendly staff who brought us our drink orders of milkshakes and coffees to drink on the footpath I was starting to wonder if we should go somewhere else. I was very pleased we waited breakfast was absolutely amazing, we had french toast, breakfast bagels and the smashed avocado.

Ice coffee was so good. So so good. <br/><br/>And the French toast was scrumptious ! <br/><br/>We did need to wait for a table but it eS well worth it!

You know the feeling of rocking up to a café that you really want to try and there’s not a table to be had. Yeah that. We had no idea Scout Café would be so popular, but we shouldn’t have been surprised. It’s in a cute old shop on Petrie Terrace, the coffee is great and we loved our breakfast dishes.<br/><br/>We were directed to wait outside on the footpath and the staff took our orders for coffee to tide us over till there was a table big enough for our group of five. Fortunately, there was a free table almost as soon as the coffees arrived, so the expected 20-minute wait was all of about 5.

It is pricey but worth it! Love those girls!

Nice Atmosperhe. Right located on petrice terrace, Scout is such a lovely little shop for surrounding area.Maybe a bit tricky to find at the first time but will defintely come back as a habit after the first exploration. Very cute and keep the music ongoing :)

Great brekky. Fantastic brekky bagel and the bacon they have is just superb. Well presented food and good service. All eggs are fried which was a surprise but not greasy. Very mod-American style (sans fries) and the staff look like they are straight from cheer leading classes. Great spot.

Amazing. Had breakfast there the other day and OMG the best food I have ever eaten EVER. Quaint restaurant and pleasant staff. Will definitely be telling everyone I know about this place.

Great Food. I recently visited Scout with my 2 daughters who live around the corner in Wellington Street. I was visiting from the UK for my daughters opening of Jahh Tiger in Milton so was very impressed with the atmosphere and unique quality of this cafe. It was so busy everytime I called in and the staff were so friendly. I will be there next time I visit Brisbane and look forward to a hearty breakfast and coffee. Thank you all for making my visit so welcome.<br/>Phil George.......Lucy and Rachel's Dad.

Justifiably popular. I've passed this place several times and noticed how popular it is. No wonder. I tried it out because it was about midway between me and the friend I'd arranged to meet. On a Sunday morning, there was a wait for a table and, by the time we'd had our catch-up, people were waiting outside. The coffee was excellent and the food looked tasy. As usual these days, it was a bit noisy. Full marks especially for friendly and efficient service. Our waiter even brought us fresh water when she saw we were running low. Despite the crowds, we weren't subtly encouraged to leave, which was great.

Lovely staff, great food. Yummy food, lots of atmosphere and the staff went out of their way to be helpful. Will return with friends.

Good, pricey food and ourstanding staff make this coffee house a winner. We were staying in a hostel nearby and needed a go-to place for early coffee. Took a chance on Scout and we were pleasantly surprised by the crisp, effective and friendly service and well-made coffee.<br/><br/>Over our week in Brisbane, my travel-mate indulged in some of their (expensive) breakfast creations and found all well-crafted and satisfying.<br/><br/>This is a cheerful cottage with a consistent neighborhood following and inviting service. A winner.

Horrible coffee. My usual cafe was closed for the day due to staff illness so a coworker and I walked up to Scout. I paid just under $5 for a very small soy latte (they do not have syrups, honey only). My coffee was truly awful, burnt beyond any bad coffee I've ever had. My coworker threw hers out after two sips. We have heard such good things about Scout and they receive rave reviews but I just can't understand why as anyone from our office that dare try their coffee has said the same thing. <br/><br/>$12 for a takeaway bagel is also a little steep, and the staff need to customer service training - the cashier could not be less interested if she tried.

Scout café is absolutely beautiful! The food is consistently delicious and the coffee is excellent. I love this place and I love the staff more. Best cafe ever :)

Nice place, but burns a hole in the pocket.. Coffee was nice and the setting is cute, but I cannot justify paying $17.50 for a piece of toast, a little avo, a few slices of tomato, four little mushrooms and an egg. >:(

Best bagels. The breakfast bagel was so delicious and full of flavour. Probably the best bagel I've had so far in Brisbane. The coffee was great too. I'll definitely be coming back on a regular basis! :)

Brisbane Staple. I've been here a handful of times and have never been disappointed. The menu is constantly changing, but always good. From a breakfast burrito to a winter porridge for breakfast, or the anchovies and white bean pesto bagel to the banh mi bagel (with pork belly!) or the Monday meatloaf specials - they always hit the spot. Great coffee, friendly service and affordable prices.. What more can you ask!?

Breakfast bagel a must. The breakfast bagel is amazing! Never had one this good... And the ice coffee is awesome too!

A Brisbane Must!. Wow, was I blown away by their bagels! I rave about this little cafe, such amazing bagels. Their breakfast bagels are awesome and so flavoursome. Love that they serve fresh juices here and not bottled ones. Definitely recommend 10/10!

Supreme Coffee!. Scout is my to go to whenever I miss my awesome Supreme coffee from Wellington. Coffee is superb and as good as the one I had in Wellington, NZ. I love their breakfast bagel, it looks small but it fills you up!

Thumbs up to the Coffee and breakfast. Yummylicious coffee and breakfast!! would definitely go back again!

Scout was great - lovely service and a delicious brekkie bagel. The kaiserfleisch is a nice addition to what could be an otherwise standard breakfast choice.<br/><br/>We waited 10 minutes but we're asked if we'd like coffees in the meantime. All wait staff were very pleasant and anticipated our orders, drinks etc.<br/><br/>It's reasonable for prices as it cost us 32 for both with coffees. I'd certainly return!

I wasn't overwhelmed by my breakfast burrito after having (probably inflated) expectations based on the reviews. We also had the Bircher muesli which was really good. Coffee is very good and the service is lovely and attentive.

Great fresh salad with friendly service - loved it!

Miss. Amazing food, coffee and service. <br/><br/>It does not matter if they are swarmed with people and have massive waiting lines, they never skimp on the quality and presentation of food. <br/><br/>Worth the wait.

Brunch. First time there for brunch today! What a cute little cafe! When we got there, time was between brekky and lunch so a waitress let us choose which to go. <br/>Coffee was amazing! I had avocado& fetta on toast was good. I'll be back for sure.

Lovely staff, great coffee, delicious food, creative menu, cute space. Highly recommend!

Creative!. Came to scout after seeing such positive reviews online - it was extremely busy on a saturday morning but we were seated promptly. there was a bit of a wait on the drinks and food but given we sat at the communal table, we occupied ourselves with the magazines available. the coffee and butterscotch milkshake were delicious - breaky salad and breaky bagel were both impressive and i'm so glad we ventured out to try this place. will hopefully be back soon

It's not only the special tatse of the food it's the coffee, friendly staff, atmosphere and the location. My one and only Scout.

Although there was quite a wait for a table (don't take bookings), the lovely customer service and great food made the delay worth it. They offer coffee to be brought out while you wait, which is a fantastic idea. Definitely satisfied our grumbling tummies. We had bub and a pram with us and the lady seating us was very considerate, making sure we had a table (no bar stools) with adequate space. Their fresh juice is really refreshing and the menu has great options (making it hard to choose). I had the rhubarb and apple crumble with cinnamon toast and vanilla marsacpone and my husband the breakfast bagel. We both enjoyed our meals. Thanks Scout!

Yum!. This place is pretty special. My partner and I went here on a whim after waiting for a table at another cafe near by and I'm so glad we did. Although busy, staff were friendly and seated us at the counter with a coffee for the short wait for a table. Although the decor is lovely and the atmosphere relaxed, the thing I loved most about Scout was the different menu options to 'typical' brunch fare. It was challenging to pick items as we wanted to try everything but settled on stewed rhubarb and apple served with cinnamon toast, crumble and vanilla bean mascarpone ($15) and the breakky salad with toulouse sausage ($16). Both meals were delicious, fresh and a good price for the ingredient list and portion size. The crumble dish had a nice balance of sweet and tart with great textures and without stodginess. <br/>With so many little cafes gracing the Brisbane social scene, having an original menu will ensure the experience stands out and when done well will have us coming back again.

Great Breakfast. I had the smashed avocado with feta, herbs, olive oil and lemon served on pane with chorizo and roasted roma tomatoes on the side and a watermelon, apple and mint juice. I really enjoyed everything about Scout, great food, staff and atmosphere. My meal was really tasty, amazing chorizo but I would recommend having something on the side with the smashed avocado as it really made the meal for me.

I couldn't believe how busy Scout Cafe was just after 1pm today. The food took a little while to come but it wasn't too bad and was definitely worth the wait. The heritage tomato salad was delicious and came with so many tasty leaves and herbs and a nice dressing (just the right amount). My only small criticism is that they could have been more generous with the Parmesan cheese but it tasted great anyway. They were flexible enough to make a basic sandwich for my son too, which he enjoyed.

I come to scout at least twice a week and have never had a bad experience. The staff are on the ball with customer service. <br/>The baristas know what they are doing. <br/>They make small changes to the menu every few months so I never get bored with what they have to offer. <br/>I highly recommend going out of your way to visit this jem. It's got a very simple and friendly atmosphere.

Ideal cafe experience. Coffee was totally delicious, better than my usual go-to, merlo, and the service was warm and efficient. I came on a Thursday lunch time and the place was quietly buzzing. My tuna sandwich was amazing, and much better than I expected for the price! Very satisfying and obviously fresh. The music playing was right up my alley, and there's a nice fat stack of magazines on the communal table in the back room. I'll be back for sure!

Little Gem. Great coffee and the bagels have that proper boiled taste. Service is smart and friendly and car parking was a breeze. Lining up isn't really my thing so im not certain if ill get there again but it was really awesome. <br/><br/>(US now says you must identify if you own a restaurant. I once owned a modest takeaway shop)

Food is amazing, especially the pork belly bagel! Coffee is OK. Was good for a while now a little inconsistent? Milkshakes are really yum.

Love. I came for breakfast with a friend last week. Luckily we turned up at 7am, otherwise we probably wouldn't have scored ourselves a table! And i can see why this little gem is so busy! Coffee and food were great. Staff friendly and attentive. <br/>Menu is different, i have never heard of a breakfast salad before, but maybe it is worth a try next time!<br/>I would definitely recommend a visit to this cafe. But maybe go early to beat the rush!

Had to wait for a table, in the sun, Sunday morning. When a table become free, we were seated at the big table in the other room with a big family. My daughter and myself felt like we'd crashed family time! Not a fan of the layout at all.

Diana. Was very impressed with the coffee here, great quality & expertly poured. Rich full bodied flavour & fast freindly efficient service. Was seated & offered water straight away & they were really busy. Love the retro feel of this little old cottage

Two people had breakfast bagels, one with salmon instead of the bacon. Both delicious. Coffee excellent - a mild blend (designed perhaps to offend none) does the trick. <br/><br/>The venue is lovely, staff professional. Prices a bit expensive for what was recieved - but restaurants do need to turn profit to stay open. And I very much hope Scout stays around for years to come. Will return!

Awesome!. Great Service, Food was Delicious, Coffee was just how I like it. Love it!

Excellent coffee, along with a amazing atmosphere & outstanding food for a great price! Would highly recommend!

Brekky goodness. I really like this place. I have been here a few times now and the chai, the service and the food a great. The atmosphere is cosy and friendly. The times I have had breakfast there (the breakfast bagel is awesome) the staff have been nice and attentive...did not have to hunt down staff for more tea or coffee and have asked if everything is okay with the food. I travel from West End to get my caffeine fix here because I know that the service is great and friendly.

Great cafe for breakfast. Good service by friendly staff. Good value and good quality food. The coffee was very good! We'll be back.

Great venue. Friendly staff. <br/>Piccolo coffee high quality. <br/>Breakfast Bagel high quality.<br/>Love the cafe name, the dog in my Urban Spoon Profile photo was called Scout

Well done!. Have visited Scout on a number of occasions, with the food and service being spot on every time! Coffee was great (both FW and Saigon), wait staff are super-friendly and genuinely happy to see you, and both lunch and brekkie options have always left us keen to come back the next day!

Had avo on toast and it was so delicious! So much avocado for such a reasonable price ($11). Wait staff were busy but seemed genuinely apologetic.

Favorite. This is our Sunday favorite (or Monday, Thursday...any day really). The coffee here is sublime. The food is excellent and the staff always friendly and accommodating. We love the humble and well thought out use of the space. One of the greatest perks of Scout is that they are open until four, so you never feel rushed and you can head down for a relaxing bagel and coffee after a big night. We usually get the breakfast bagel on weekends or the muesli on weekdays (always filling and delicious). If you're pondering a visit to Scout don't even think about it, just do it. You'll be in for a treat.

Beautifully decked out cafe with good coffee, delicious simple food and cute staff.

Awesome coffee, friendly staff, cool atmosphere. Great menu selection if you want something a little different. The only down side is parking is hard to find.

Well scouted. I had a beautiful coffee in this quaint little place - I was curious to visit as I lived in the street for many years ands always thought it would be a great site for a cafe. Although not a lot of sweet options, the friendly waitress talked me into a raspberry friand which I don't usually like but it was warm, moist and delicious - so had to have 2. I recommend highly

Great place to zone out with friends. We only recently discovered Scout Cafe and have been back a few times now and found it to be a really Cool place to chill out with friends. We love the fact that these guys really do know what Customer service is all about without being pretentious, the staff are ever so friendly which does indeed make it an extremely personal experience and I love the Coffee each time I have ordered a Coffee it comes out perfect just the way I like it.<br/> The greatest part of visiting Scout is that it has atmosphere and such a great vibe within the place which truly allows you to relax with friends definitely worth the visit.

Usually when i walk in2a cafe after 2pm, which i dont do often and havnt done in a while, the coffee n food is medocre and service is lacking because it is the end of the day and cafes just wanna shut shop and go home. When i walked in2 scout i was greeted by a smile(if i may add they were beautiful smiles) coffee was great and drinkable, my poached chicken wrap was fresh and very tasty and the raspberry& coconut bread was exceptionally accompanied by a wickedly tasting lime mascarpone!!! I did however grace the floor of scout with the milk for my earl grey tea but, there were no tears in site!! Keep up the good work Scout and no doubt all the little things you do right, all add up and is going to make you a successful hotspot especially in my book,:-) Many thanks from another cafe worker who loves to treat people the way you have treated me!!

Tasty. Great Service, simple layout which works well. Breakfast Bagel and fresh juices were Delicious!

Basic menu and space, great service. Blt was good. Tortilla was bad, lacking flavour.

Bircher. One of the best bircher mueslis in town! Tastes just like Switzerland.

Amazing food and coffee, great service and atmosphere...!<br/>The staff were really attentive even though it was quite busy, the food set it apart from the average cafe menu, supported by the unique decor. It all tied together for a really really good experience. Will definitely come again.

Midweek brunch with my son. Love the breakfast menu - tough choice between several tempting options! Went with the smashed peas on toast. Not bad, if but a little heavy on the parsley (and big stalky bits too) and a bit light on the goats curd in the pea smash. Coffee was great. Found the service pretty slow (coffee and food), and my little son finished his packed lunch long before my food arrived, meaning I had to juggle eating lunch whilst wrangling the toddler :( But the cafe is cute, and it's got great atmosphere. Will definitely return to try all those other tempting menu items!

9am on a Saturday and it took 15 mins to get a coffee... I hope that's not the usual speed of service.... I seem to be stuck at the large table with the Australian version of the HBO series 'girls'... But louder

New and delightful. Great coffee and the poached chicken salad was so refreshing and delicious! The atmosphere is laid back and the staff are wonderfully friendly. Definitely going to be a local there

Wasn't aware the place was so new. There's always going to be a few teething problems and was evident in the time it took to receive our second coffees. Nonetheless our meals were delivered after a reasonable timez The menu is simple yet very tasty (try the mash pea and chorizo) and the coffee was extra smooth. There was already a growing line outside when we left. Scout would do well to pick up another hand for the kitchen as it will only get better. Praises to the barista and waitress for making it a bright start to the morning.

Yum yum! I had a divine quinoa salad with grapes, goats cheese, hazelnuts and pistachios. Love the indoor plants and wooden furniture. Can't wait for the fire in winter!

Super Awesome. Seriously great place. Great location. Great outlook. Great Food. Great Coffee.

BEST. COFFEE. IN. BRISBANE - end of story.<br/><br/>Fantastic vibe, Amazing service and better coffee. Starbucks this ain't! Go there.

Scout's breakfast menu rotates regularly but I believe that they keep a few favourites like the avocado toast and the standard breakfast bagel. Some of the other items change completely and a few are just modified. I'd intended to get the Breaky Bagel because I'd heard that Scout do a mean bagel and this one had Kaiserfleisch, a cured and smoked German ham, on it and I love smoked ham. But as I was waiting I saw a girl at the counter eating the Breaky Salad with kale, beet leaves, zucchini, farro, avocado, shallots, sunflower seeds, chilli lemon dressing, soft boiled egg & a slice of rye ($17) and it looked delicious so I decided on that. I wasn't overly hungry and the bagel sounded like too much that morning. N chose the Smashed Avocado with fetta, herbs, olive oil, lemon on pane ($12) and S went for the Spiced Pear & Walnut Loaf with vanilla marscapone ($8).

Housed in a cute little building, Scout seems to have a good reputation. It came up a fair bit online and was recommended by friends and Brisbane food bloggers. We went with a good friend on a weekend (an awkward number, a table for three). There was a brief wait on the street – so Melbourne! (except not cold). We were scuttled to a table soon after — think old wooden school desk. I’m all for retro and eclectic and all, but both my dining partners are over six-foot tall.

incredibly tasty bagels - not the neatest thing to eat, but every single element was delicious. the butterscotch milkshake was very sweet and not one for those who don’t want an enormous sugar hit, but i enjoyed it. overall, highly recommended.

Taking its home in an old little corner building, Scout is casual and homely. I popped by for a mid-week coffee and was met with a crowd and was lucky to grab the last spare table. My berry friand was moist and moreish. My iced long black was strong and flavourful. I love that the the wait staff didn’t blink an eye when I asked for it too! I find I have to explain my hot weather coffee choice often. 190 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane Share this: Twitter Facebook Google Like this: Like Loading... Related by eatscout on October 10, 2013 Categories: Petrie Terrace • Tags: 4/5 , Cafe

I spied this gem a couple of weeks ago on  The Weekend Edition  and placed it on my wishlist immediately. I finally got the opportunity today to visit it with a dear friend of mine. Despite being situated on a busy main street on Brisbane CBD, parking was surprisingly easy. The shop front is modest and inside reflects the same rustic simplicity. The counter which acts double as both a drinks/sweet bar is small and neatly decorated with wooden baskets and vintage ornaments. There is a communal bench seating on on the far wall in which tables are neatly stacked up against. There is also a more small room at the back of this cute little cafe for a more intimate and private gathering. The staff were attentive and gave us water and the menu to look at the minute we sat down. I ordered a mocha and my friend ordered a skinny cappuccino ("why is my capp so much smaller than your mocha" was her exclamation upon seeing the drinks come out. Go figure.) My mocha was nothing fantastic- just your st

Their salted caramel milkshake is absolute goodness<br/>(hint: ask for a shot of coffee too!)<br/>Toasted sangas + tasty bagels are key<br/>Side street parking is too easy on both weekdays + weekends<br/>You’ll find the cabinet features baked goodies including choc peanut brownies + pear + black sesame friands<br/>Think homely atmosphere: rustic brick walls, park bench<br/>+ pot plant greens<br/>Open 7 d

My coffee tasted like chocolate without any chocolate in it, and was sweet enough without any sugar. It was rich, very well-balanced, and so velvet smooth that you could drink the whole in one go. It was just delicious like expensive chocolate. I may order a mug size next

It feels like hyperbole, but it's not too heavy a load for it to bear. Scout does something larger then simply serve bagels and coffee, something that would perhaps go unnoticed in Boundary Street or Bulimba. It makes, for the first time, Petrie Terrace feel friendly and charming, and frankly, habitable.

There was a lot going on with this plate of breakfast but it had a nice symmetry with wonderful colours and looked incredibly fresh. I'd never thought about a salad for breakfast but it worked, in particular the beetroot infused salmon, which not only had an interesting colour, was just beautiful to eat. I really loved the stark contrast of the black seeds on the stark white of the egg.

...this cafe is just as cute! A cosy little nook that is filled with love for beautiful food and drinks touching up the menu of the day. et voilà Supreme coffee from NZ … and… harroooo Bonsoy! look at the badass Laguiole cutlery they supply for my brunch! I’m going to cast my vote : best bagels in Brisbane, EVER!!!! their fresh chicken and mayo sandwich really hits the spot!

I was delighted to find that their Saigon coffee - a coffee served with condensed milk - was not disappointing.  There was a bit more condensed milk than I typically would like, but the coffee was still strong , and at 4.5, I was a happy caffeinated girl. Though their menu isn't particularly extensive, all their choices sound absolutely delicious.  I had the poached chicken, avocado mash, roma tomato, and rocket with lemon aioli bagel sandwich, which was...

The beans were gently fragrant, but the pork was still fairly tough; I wouldn’t have minded waiting extra time as it roasted in the oven.

My dish had a lot of different flavours to it and the Merguez sausage had such a dominant taste on my palate on its own yet when eaten with the pita bread and the rest of the ingredients it brought the whole dish together.

We were seated in the back room at a communal table featuring magazines and a book on “How to Rear Guinea Pigs” or similar. We ordered coffee, which is from Coffee Supreme (New Zealand roasters) – L had a flat white, and I ordered a Saigon – essentially a cold long black with condensed milk. It was very refreshing, not too sweet with a perfect amount of condensed milk, and woke me up quick smart.

You've got to wonder why a cute little shop like this on a busy Brisbane road stood empty for 16 years. Lucky that it's now a coffee shop, Scout Cafe, serving a very smooth drop of  New Zealand's Coffee Supreme.